Pakistan's 'First' Sikh Anchor Harmeet Singh Alleges Police Raid On Studio, Says Staff Were 'Beaten' - VIDEO
Pakistan’s first prominent Sikh television anchor and journalist, Harmeet Singh, has alleged that Islamabad Police raided his digital media studio, detained his employees and took away equipment, raising concerns over press freedom in the country. Harmeet Singh, a well-known #Pakistani Sikh journalist, has been forced out of his job for doing it honestly. He questioned the Pakistani…
Harmeet Singh, Pakistan's first prominent Sikh television anchor and journalist, has accused the Islamabad Police of raiding his digital media studio on August 30. The police reportedly seized five computer systems, cameras, podcast microphones, stands, a teleprompter, and batteries. Two studio employees, Saif from Multan and his associate Razi Tahir, were detained and allegedly subjected to physical abuse.
Singh, who was previously forced out of his job for his honest reporting and criticism of those in power, claimed that his studio was targeted following a protest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir where one of his associates participated. He expressed frustration that equipment belonging to other employees was also taken during the raid. Singh's Sikh community and family had previously advised him to abandon journalism or Pakistan, but he chose to remain in the country.
Despite facing legal challenges for his social media posts and reporting on protests, Singh has denied allegations of spreading anti-state propaganda. He has appealed to civil society and human rights organizations for assistance in recovering his seized equipment and to speak out against the harassment of journalists. However, the police have not yet issued a statement addressing Singh's allegations.
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